Russia’s Maria Sharapova applauds a point during the Federation Cup tennis world group first round match between Russia and Netherlands in Moscow on Monday. AFP PHOTO
Russia’s Maria Sharapova applauds a point during the Federation Cup tennis world group first round match between Russia and Netherlands in Moscow on Monday. AFP PHOTO

PARIS: Russia and Italy, who have won eight of the last 12 Fed Cup titles, crashed out of this year’s tournament on Sunday (Monday in Manila) while defending champions Czech Republic survived to set-up a semifinals duel with Switzerland.

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